Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-2 in their 9th-12th classification match at the 2026 African Women’s Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, Kenya, with head coach Elishama Elam hailing the team’s never-say-die spirit, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. T…
…National Health Act 2014 and relevant guidelines of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN. Wellington said the donor presented several documents at the point of admission, including a court affidavit, digital National Identification Number, NIN, slip, birth certificate issued by the National Population Commis…
…practice, the Executive Director of CLEEN Foundation, Peter Maduoma, noted that Nigeria has established a substantial policy and institutional architecture for advancing gender equality and women’s participation in governance, peace and security, justice, economic development and public decision-making. “This includes…
…refining capacity – rather than debates over fuel subsidy – remains the key to ending Nigeria’s energy crisis. Speaking during an exclusive interview with our correspondent on Monday, Ndu condemned the persistent destruction of local modular setups tagged as illegal oil bunkering sites by security agencies, describing…
…him on Tuesday in Abuja, hailing Shettima’s life of service, commitment and sacrifice to Nigeria. “Today, I warmly congratulate Vice-President Kashim Shettima, my brother and partner in steering the ship of our state, on his 60th birthday on September 2.” “Kashim is not just a trusted ally or a valued colleague, but al…
By Henry Umoru ABUJA- AHEAD of January 16 presidential election, the Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC ahead of the election, Peter Obi has disclosed that he held talks with Canada’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Pasquale Salvaggio, as part of moves to deepen bilateral relations and strengthen Nigeri…
…as police defend alleged tear-gassing of protesting pensioners in Lagos The Nigeria Police Force has commenced discreet investigations into alleged inciting comments made by some political actors, including Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District; Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sp…
…YTD return rises to 58.14% as oil, insurance stocks rally The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish run on Tuesday, adding N1.22 trillion to investors’ wealth as strong buying interest across key sectors pushed the benchmark index higher.Contents…YTD return rises to 58.14% as oil, insurance stocks rally The N…
…at Lead City University, Prof. Godwin Oyedokun, has explained the major challenge with Nigeria’s 4.43 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the second quarter of 2026. Oyedokun, who spoke in an interview with DAILY POST, said the growth was evidence that the Nigerian economy was gaining momentum, particularly…
…Abiodun-led administration, the state has continued to strengthen its position as one of Nigeria’s leading industrial and investment destinations, creating opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and economic growth. “Investments in educational facilities, scholarships, roads and community projects have direct i…
…this emerging threat,” Adekoye said. He said traffickers were increasingly targeting Nigerian youths with fraudulent offers of lucrative employment in Southeast Asia, particularly Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. According to him, victims are often stripped of their travel documents on arrival and forced into guarded compo…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Tuesday launched the Nigeria Police Force Vigilant App and the NPF–MTN Closed User Group Network to improve the reporting of financial fraud and strengthen communication among police personnel. Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu. Photo: NPF The initiatives were…
GistReel A Nigerian lady identified as Onyekere Ugochi has sparked reactions online after sharing an emotional message to her future husband about the kind of marriage she hopes to build. In her post, Ugochi appealed to her future partner not to become cruel whenever he is angry or threaten her with divorce during seri…
…monitoring students early enough with the aim to quickly recruit them at graduation. "In Nigeria, our best brains drive okada and run PoS businesses or loiter the streets while the dumbest of us with connections litter the service. A shame indeed. "According to my cousin, what everyone who knew Augustine Elem is mourni…
Nigerian comedian and influencer, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, popularly known as DeeOne, has called out the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, for allegedly shielding VeryDarkMan from arrest. DeeOne stated this in an Instagram video on Tuesday while reacting to the alleged failure of the police to arrest VeryDa…
…on Tuesday, pledged that his administration would deepen its partnership with the Nigerian Army to protect critical national assets and curb economic sabotage in the state. The governor gave the assurance while receiving the General Officer Commanding, 6th Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Everest Okoro, who paid…
…on Tuesday during a press conference held at the secretariat of the state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Abeokuta. The community had earlier submitted copies of its petition to the state House of Assembly and the Governor’s Office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Addressing journalists, the Baale of Ajogbo Akia, D…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 14 new confirmed lassa fever cases in week 33, bringing cumulative infections to 1,035. The latest cases were recorded between Aug. 10 and Aug. 16, in Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Benue states, according to the situation report made available in Abuja o…
A Nigerian-British taxi driver, Kolawole Erunkulu has been jailed for six years after falling asleep at the wheel and causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old man in Surrey, UK. Surrey Police said Erunkulu of Bexleyheath, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after his Audi crossed into a roadside layby…
…Governor, Uba Sani, on Tuesday donated brand-new buses to the state councils of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Nigerian Bar Association and Nigerian Medical Association, as well as Kaduna State University and the Nigerian Correctional Service. Sani, who presented the vehicles to the beneficiaries in Kaduna, said th…
…to provide security at the venue of the just-concluded Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, held at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt. The grieving father, while speaking to newsmen, lamented that the officers left their duty post to commit a crime. Mr Obodo stated, “The DPO also t…
…of her strutting in a traditional Yoruba outfit spread rapidly across social media in Nigeria.The clip, posted on the TikTok account @A mauve backdrop, standing lighting equipment, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit form the setting, yet none of it distracts from the little girl at the centre of it all.'Iyalode'…
The Nigerian military broke its silence on the reported withdrawal of about 200 US troops stationed in NigeriaDefence Headquarters spokesperson Major General Samaila Uba addressed journalists at an NCTC security briefing on TuesdayUba said key aspects of the bilateral partnership, including intelligence sharing and mil…
A Nigerian man has announced he secured a room-and-parlour flat with full POP ceiling in a particular area in LagosHe paid N1.4 million for a three-year tenancy, sharing a receipt and photos of the apartment as proof of the successful paymentHis post drew over 522,000 views as Nigerians reacted strongly to the unusuall…
…in due course as relatives and associates continue to mourn Orbih. His death comes as Nigeria’s political space remains active ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Orbih having been a notable figure within the PDP and associated with Wike. For now, the family is asking for privacy and prayers as it begins the proc…